Back to the Past Podcast

In this episode, we break down Thriller , Michael Jackson's 1982 album produced by Quincy Jones and the best-selling album of all time. We go through the record track by track and talk about why it still stands out more than 40 years later. What we cover: The story behind the making of Thriller and Quincy Jones's role as producer A full track-by-track breakdown of all nine songs: "Wanna Be Startin...

In this episode, we revisit It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown , the classic Peanuts Halloween special from Charles M. Schulz. It first aired on October 27, 1966, so this year marks its 60th anniversary. We look back at why it's still a Halloween tradition for so many families. What we cover: The story of Linus waiting in the pumpkin patch for the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown's trick-or-treating...

This week on Back to the Past Podcast , we dig up one of the most unsettling horror films of the late '80s: Mary Lambert's Pet Sematary (1989), adapted from Stephen King's novel. Louis Creed moves his family to rural Maine, where a creepy burial ground beyond the pet cemetery promises to bring back what you've lost. It doesn't go well. We look at why this movie still gets under people's skin and w...

Get ready for no respect and big laughs! On this episode of the Back to the Past Podcast , we're heading back to campus with the 1986 comedy classic Back to School , starring the legendary Rodney Dangerfield . Join us as we breakdown self-made millionaire Thornton Melon's hilarious return to college to help his struggling son pass his classes, survive fraternity life, and master the legendary Trip...

In 1986, Hasbro changed childhood forever by bringing The Transformers: The Movie to the big screen—and traumatizing an entire generation by killing off Optimus Prime. In this episode, we dive deep into the 1986 animated classic that bridged the gap between Season 2 and Season 3 of the original G1 series. Join us as we break down: The Voice Cast & Characters: From Orson Welles' final role as the p...

"Groovy, baby, yeah!" Fire up the time machine and grab your velvet suit as we travel back to 1997 for Mike Myers' comedy classic  Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery . We're breaking down the iconic catchphrases, Dr. Evil's devious laser schemes, and why this spy spoof still holds up today on the Back to the Past Podcast from the AllStar Fence STL Studios on the Lion's Den Podcast Network...

"I came here to chew bubblegum and review movies... and I'm all out of bubblegum!" Grab your sunglasses and tune in as we break down John Carpenter's 1988 cult classic  They Live , starring Rowdy Roddy Piper. From the legendary alleyway brawl to subliminal alien messages, we're exposing the truth on the Back to the Past Podcast from the AllStar Fence STL Studios on the Lion's Den Podcast Network p...

Boomtown violence, kinetic camera work, and an absurdly stacked cast—this week we're diving into  The Quick and the Dead (1995). Is it a comic-book pulp masterpiece or a stylish mess? We discuss Sharon Stone handpicking Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe, Gene Hackman's terrifying charm, and how Sam Raimi injected his signature comic-book kineticism into the classic Western genre. Tune in for hot...

On this special episode, we remember actor Sam Neill, who passed away on July 13, 2026 at the age of 79. Sam was best known to fans around the world for his role as Dr. Alan Grant in the film Jurassic Park, as well as a few of the following sequels. You can view his full filmography over  on IMDB here .   For all things Back to the Past Podcast, including our social media links, where to leave fee...

What do a leather jacket, a biological clock, and a pristine 1964 Buick Skylark have in common? They're all part of the greatest courtroom comedy ever made. This week, we're breaking down My Cousin Vinny . We talk about Joe Pesci's flawless comedic timing, Marisa Tomei's iconic, Oscar-winning performance, and why real-world lawyers still praise this movie for getting the law right. Slip into your...

Is your living room looking less like a home and more like a pop-culture warehouse? This week, we're coming clean about our deepest, most dangerous collecting and gaming obsessions. We're diving headfirst into the high-stakes world of Transformers collecting—from vintage G1s to the newest Studio Series lines—before tackling the wall-to-wall madness of Funko Pop vinyl figures. Plus, we're talking a...

Is it still a hobby if your shelves are literally groaning under the weight of your collection? This week, we're coming clean about our deepest, most dangerous collecting obsessions. We're diving headfirst into the plastic void of  Godzilla  kaju,  Metroid  bounty hunters, Xenomorphs, and the neon grid of  TRON . Plus, we're talking about the thrill (and heartbreak) of chasing holographic  Pokémon...

Welcome to our unofficial support group. Today, we're admitting that we have a problem—and that problem is fueled by LEGO instructions, Time Lord lore, and 1920s detective mysteries. We're breaking down why we can't stop buying modular buildings, how  Doctor Who broke our brains, and why Frank and Joe Hardy are still giving us unrealistic expectations about solving local crimes. It's an episode pa...

Welcome to the podcast where we're definitely not 'allergic to anything,' except maybe federal agents in hazmat suits. This week, we're heading back to 1982 to hang out with a wrinkled, brown space-botanist who has a glowing finger, a serious Reese's Pieces addiction, and a better long-distance calling plan than most of us had in the nineties.   We're diving deep into the suburbs of California to...

Welcome back to the podcast where we've officially moved past the 'cute alien in a flower pot' phase and straight into the 'why is there a NASA laboratory in my living room?' phase.   It's part two of our look at 1982's E.T. , and things are getting heavy—mostly because E.T. just discovered the fridge and Elliott's emotional stability is hanging by a single telepathic thread.   In this episode, we...

Welcome to the podcast where nobody is 'tossing their cookies,' but everyone is dodging trains and searching for clues. This episode heads back to 1986 to revisit Castle Rock, a town where the kids have sharp tongues, the leeches are way too friendly, and a single blueberry pie can spark a total 'Lard-Ass' apocalypse.   If there was ever a question of why four twelve-year-olds thought a two-day hi...

Before Pulp Fiction , there was a group of color-coded criminals and a diamond heist that went horribly sideways. In this episode, we go back to 1992 to revisit Reservoir Dogs . We're talking about the powerhouse performances of Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, and Steve Buscemi, and how Tarantino used a single location to create unbearable tension on the Back to the Past Podcast from the AllStar Fence ST...

Hello, our names are Kevin, Brad and Justin. You have chosen to listen to our podcast, prepare to... enjoy! We're reviewing the cult classic The Princess Bride from September 1987 on the Back to the Past Podcast from the AllStar Fence STL Studios on the Lion's Den Podcast Network powered by Stark Roofing! For all things Back to the Past Podcast, including feedback, episode suggestions and even how...

Gird your loins! This week on the Back to the Past Podcast , we're heading south of the border to revisit the 1986 comedy classic, Three Amigos! Join Kevin, Brad, and Justin as we saddle up with Lucky Day, Dusty Bottoms, and Ned Nederlander. We're breaking down the legendary chemistry between Steve Martin, Chevy Chase, and Martin Short, and discussing how this "fish out of water" tale became a sta...

Pack your bags and leave civilization behind! This week on the Back to the Past Podcast , we're trekking into the jungle to revisit the 1986 psychological drama, The Mosquito Coast . Join Kevin, Brad, and Justin as they break down Harrison Ford's performance as the brilliant but unraveling inventor Allie Fox. We discuss the film's themes of idealism gone wrong, the transition from book to screen,...

"Dead or alive you are coming with us" back to July 1987 as we talk about RoboCop on the Back to the Past Podcast from the AllStar Fence STL Studios on the Lion's Den Podcast Network powered by Stark Roofing! For all things Back to the Past Podcast, including feedback, episode suggestions and even how to purchase your very own shirt, please visit  BacktothePastPodcast.com ! Please support our spon...

We go back to March 1984 to discuss the classic This is Spinal Tap from Rob Reiner on the Back to the Past Podcast from the AllStar Fence STL Studios on the Lion's Den Podcast Network powered by Stark Roofing! For all things Back to the Past Podcast, including feedback, episode suggestions and even how to purchase your very own shirt, please visit  BacktothePastPodcast.com ! Please support our spo...

In this episode, we venture into the alien world of Thra to dissect Jim Henson and Frank Oz's 1982 landmark film, The Dark Crystal. We explore how this ambitious "dark fantasy" project pushed the boundaries of puppetry and storytelling, moving away from the lightheartedness of the Muppets to create a rich, somber, and deeply mystical universe on the Back to the Past Podcast from the M&J Creations...

In this episode, we dive into the 1986 John Hughes masterpiece,  Ferris Bueller's Day Off , exploring why this "ultimate game of hooky" remains a cultural touchstone. We follow the charismatic Ferris as he fakes a terminal illness to lead his anxious best friend Cameron and girlfriend Sloane on a whirlwind adventure through Chicago in a "borrowed" Ferrari on the Back to the Past Podcast from the M...

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